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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1956

Page

7

Party Unity at Missouri GOP Convention in St Louis

Missouri Republicans gather in St Louis for a presidential year convention focused on party unity and the election of a new national committeeman and committeewoman. Contests for at large delegates to the San Francisco National Convention and for the 33 electors are reported, with names like E W Bromwich and Harry M Gambrel in contention and Estelle Tanner not seeking reelection. Howard Elliott mentioned as potential permanent chairman, keynote by J William Barba.

ST. Louis Missouri Atlarje Atle San Frantisco Aug, Ay Aerak Mattingly SL Louis Muntlingly Ferty Compton Montgomery City A. D Bud) Welsh Ladve E. W. Bromwich GOP Harry M. Gambrel Kansas City Bromwich Welsh Horace §. Hotges L. €. Davis Boonville Estelle Tanner Jefferson City Howard Elliott J William Barba Risenhower

Federal aid bill boosts Missouri road program says Whitton

Rex M. Whitton Missouri chief highway engineer hails federal road bill ahead of a presidential delivery. He says approval could double operations next year and speed up projects such as dual lane U S 61 from St Louis to Springfield by 1988 and U S 40 and U S 71 projects within five years. He notes accelerated interstate right of way work and rapid progress on other major system improvements.

Rex M. Whitton Missouri Eisenhower Whilton U.S. 61 St. Louis Springfield U. S. 71 St. Joseph Kansas City

Three Die in New Jersey House Fire

Three persons died today in a blaze that destroyed a one story frame structure used as a home maintained by the Christian Science Church in Princeton. At least one person was hospitalized. Fire Chief Cahill described the wooden building as going up like an ammunition dump.

New Jersey Princeton N. UN Christian Science Church Cahill

Weather notes for Jefferson City and central Missouri

Mostly cloudy tonight with a few showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Saturday will be partly cloudy with warmer temperatures and a chance of rain in spots. Temperatures near 70 tonight and in the mid 70s Saturday.

Jefferson City Cent Missouri Durin Wight Musranel River Hannon City Fanos Woonvilte Ee Jedtermay City Seteeeres AD Rite Osage Mognville Detferson

New York Motorist Makes Briefing On Cost Of Living

In Rome New York a motorist who paid a $1 parking ticket left a note noting he paid $2 for a marriage license and quipped that a wife cost him $2. The whimsical remark highlights the era's framing of costs of living in lighthearted form.

New York Rome N.Y. G

Robert Vilm Named 40 and 8 Head

Robert J. Vilm of 720 W McCarty St was elected de de gare commander of Voiture 40 and 8, the American Legion fun and honor society, at a dinner meeting inside Jacobs Cave west of Versatiles. National officer William A. Schiupp spoke during his Missouri visit, praising unity between the 40 and 8 and the American Legion, while noting a few high level individuals caused friction. Vilm will succeed Elden Man and has long served in Legion roles, working for the state Junior Legion baseball program and the Highway Department. Other officers elected included W. C. Maughs and Kyle Vickery.

Robert J. Vilm W. McCarty Missouri Boys State Central Missouri State College Warrensburg Farter Kansas City St. Louis St. Louis County Schlupp The American Legion Ueld States Neil F. Cline Threbate Schlunp Elmer M. Kerekhoff Slr. Louis Fred N. Lang Palmer Day Higginsville Osage Morgan Camden Elden Legion Vilm John F. Btrickfaden Eldon Wilm American Legion 1St State Junior Legion Baseball Commission State Highway Department Othter W. C. Maughs Fulton Fulton, Chef de Train Kyle Vickery Stover Henry Zich

Cub Scouts Plan Weekend Campout at Meramec Park

Forty Cub Scouts from Pack IL Moreau Freights school plan a camp-out at Meramec State Park this weekend. They were originally slated for Lake of the Ozarks. The group departs Saturday morning and returns Sunday, staying overnight at the park with Richard Combs C R Pappenfort and Nelson Nichols accompanying.

Cal Scouts Cub Pack Moreau Freights School Meramec State Park Lake of the Ozarks Cubs Merarec State Fork Richard Combs C. R. Pappenfort Nelson Nichols

Stagecoach Run Begins Jaycee Fundraiser Toward Tipton

Jefferson City juniors stagecoached out of town this morning on US 50 toward Tipton for a coast to coast Jaycee convention fundraiser. The four horse rig, led by Gill Evans and James Strong, started 35 minutes late but drew crowds in Centertown. Evans reported no real trouble and motorists were generally courteous as horses and a van provided replacements. Mrs. Francis McGovern briefly took the reins late in the run, with a young crowd seeking free rides at the town edge.

Jefferson City Stigeenach Centertown Gill Evans James Strong Barnes Evans Jaycees Une J Kansas City U.S Engene Saddle Club Hand 5 Callaway County Joyces Jim Strong Francis McGovern Near Bloomfield McGovern

Blair Urges Ten Dollar Monthly Aid Increase

Lt Gov James T Blair Jr urged a ten dollar per month boost in maximum aid for the aged blind and disabled. He asked fellow Democrats Sons Henings and Symington to back a bill allowing federal funds to cover most of the increase. He said the move would be a freely given help to needy Missourians, noting current aid levels up to 53 dollars for old age recipients and 60 dollars for the blind.

James T. Blair Jr Missouri Blair Henings Symington Urgis

Federal Funds Needed Hennings Seeks Army Water Pipeline

Sen Thomas C. Hennings urged President Eisenhower to authorize a two week emergency water pipeline from Grand River to Bethany Missouri, as Bethany faced a severe water shortage. Gov Donnelly notified Army officials, but no funds were pledged. Bethany fire destroyed a private garage, underscoring the crisis.

Hennings Army Pipeline Grand River Bethany Thomas C. Hennings Tryf Dwight D. Eisenhower Fifth Army Phil M. Ben- Bethany Nelly Phil M. Donnelly Mossouri Wilber M Missouri Pattonsburg Kevernoy Fort Smith Ark Donnelly Army

Afternoon Shower Drops Jefferson City Temperature

A brief afternoon shower in Jefferson City cooled the temperature quickly from the upper 90s to the 60s within minutes, with a reported heat exhaustion case. Weather officials warn of more showers and thunderstorms across Missouri, including central and southern counties, through tonight and into the weekend.

Jefferson City Mearnsldle Saasas City Missouri Zone Cole County Missouri Jane

State-Wide Chest Workshop Set Here

A state wide chest workshop was announced today by Hiciey Cy Naugel of Sedalia. The session, to be held at the Missouri Hotel, will feature Rudolph T. Danstert of St. Louis County as opening speaker on social planning and the value of funds. Edward Parsons and J. W. Dalle will preside, with Lytiin Ford and others speaking. Three morning and three afternoon sessions cover organizing a United Fund and related topics.

Propia Atvat United Hiciey Cy Naugel Sedalia Waugel Wort Missouri Hotel Rudolph Ot. Danstert Social Phony Council St. Laws St. Loui County Danstert Ballar Fdware Parsons Minemai Eras J. W. Dalle Jefferson City Councils of America United Fund Steinberg Columbia Walter Beard Jy Kirksville Neistiy Kanity

Shutdown Looms As Steel Firms Signal Furnaces Cooling

New York firms led by U S Steel indicate they may cool furnaces as soon as Wednesday or Thursday if the United Steel Workers strike proceeds. John A. Stephens, vice president, says a halt is possible to avoid a total shutdown but hopes a timely agreement avoids it. The current contract expires at midnight June 30, with the union rejecting the proposed terms.

New York John A. Stephens U. S. Steel United Steel Workers

President Eisenhower's health stalls conference plans

President Eisenhower sat up for 45 minutes during a public conference at the White House. Reporters noted his alertness amid ongoing hospitalization and tentative plans for further policy talks. Aide Van Ackers mentioned the president’s condition as cautious but improving, with discussions about a possible future meeting at Watergate.

Wasthington Rosenhower Yilin Thanet Willy Lomervey Hi Viet van Ackains Viggwottsky Mie Cuba Hageerty Doseph Mt. Dodieius

Four Reappointed To State Boards

Gov Boonelly announces four reappointments to state boards including Dr Anko Cranky of SC Leds and others. The appointments cover terms on the State Board of Caplumetry and related agencies.

PHL M. Boonelly Anigunedo Comidssay Tung del Queres Frank Wosilebe Tse St. Tams Aras Bami Eightyveny Lovin Welmaation W. Ds Hratuwn Hissta Ee Atate Wielistrih Roi Hinissian Siseea Tern Cts Syeda Ithe Anko Cranky SC Leds State Board of Caplumetry Aeoeyeur

State Seeks Sewage Rules Enforcement in City

The Missouri Division of Health asks County Prosecutor James H. Riley to enforce state sanitary requirements on the city sewer system. The health official and county officers say they will assist when requested by a Post Tribune reporter, with details to be provided upon inquiry.

Cale County James ‘H. Riley Hull

Swimming Program To Open on Monday

State health authorities discuss a comprehensive sewage treatment plan for Jefferson City as expansion of sewer systems is considered. Officials reference new health regulations and possible actions by the Missouri Attorney General to guide the project while addressing pollution concerns along the Missouri River.

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Park Bowth Sponsored Baseball Games Reported

Weather delays forced postponement of baseball activities in the SL area. Officials expect a narrow window to reschedule, with plans to host Pink Hert festival day and the supervising crew coordinating revised field conditions and seating.

Park Bowth Hormos BP Vgutrtiiag Hert Ieeaaalsurt

Directors of State Nurses Meet Here

New officers in the Missouri State Nurses Association were announced in Chicago. Dorothy Buigley of St Louis was elected president with Maxine Hel and Alice Henderson as vice presidents and Helen Peterson of Kansas City as secretary. Hertha Hochuli of Columbia was named treasurer and board members from EF districts and Missouri State Student Nurse Association will attend.

New Uffiew Efay Minwari State Nurses Association Kansrs City Hell Missouri Americe Nurses Association Chicago Dixeus Shade Dorothy Buigley St. Louis Mb Maxine Hel Tudupentence Test Alice Henderson St Dusaph Second View Helen Peterson White Kanesas City Hertha Hochuli Columbia Ected EF Districts Associations Missouri State Student Mursex Association

Utility Gains Hike To Meet Wage Rates

United Lebpnone Lo increases by 185,396 to align with new federal wage standards. The Slulr Publishervice Commission notes Harrisonville and Tichland voiced objections yet approves the higher rates, citing adequate service. United runs 81 exchanges across western and central Missouri, with 29 systems serving over 750 subscribers. Under the federal wage law, exchanges with 750 or more stations must pay at least one dollar hourly.

United Lebpnone Lo Ol Oassouri Feds Slulr Publishervice Commission Harrisonville Tichland United Western Central Migsouri

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